Welcome to Altamont, Illinois! We are your typical small Midwestern town. You can find us half-way between St. Louis and Terre Haute, just off Interstate 70. Hope this site will encourage you to stop and visit if you've never been here, and if you have, I hope I renew some good memories!

Friday, April 30, 2010

W.C. Klitzing Memorial Heritage Park

Klitzing Park, locally known as "the train" park was the site of the "old" school, the original wing being built in 1904 as a High School. A new wing was added in 1928, making it a combination Grade/High School. It became the Grade School exclusively when the "new" High School opened for the 1953/1954 school year. The last year the "old" school was used was for the 1975/1976 school year. It was demolished several years later and the ground was made into a park. Some of the play equipment is still being used--notice the monkey bars and the merry-go-round! The basketball court is still there, plus the tennis court, which is now used by skate-boarders.

Ballard Nature Center Events

Links To Stuff

Schuetzenfest

Altamont Indians

And What About Effingham?

Altamont doesn't have a large selection of Motels and Eateries, but we are only 10 miles West of Effingham, which is ideally situated on the Interstates 70 and 57 and Highway 40 crossroads. With 18 hotels and over 60 restaurants, Effingham provides the very best service and hospitality. For more info, check out the official Effingham website; http://www.visiteffinghamil.com/

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